One review of Megan Tady's SUPERBLOOM A Novel reads...“Hilarious, poignant... a true delight. Who could resist a novel about writers, romance, and the nuances of friendship?" –Amanda Eyre Ward, author of The Jetsetters Massage therapist Joan Johnston may work at an iconic Vermont spa, but her life feels anything but serene. She's deep in debt, burnt out, and still grieving the death of her boyfriend. Enter spa guest Carmen Bronze, a hotheaded bestselling romance author, who offers Joan a chance to pay off her debt by dishing spa secrets for Carmen's next novel. Sounds easy enough... until Joan realizes she wants to write the story herself. This heartfelt, hope-filled debut will have readers rooting for Joan on every page–and laughing out loud at her one-of-a-kind wit.

This book is so HOT it was embargoed until the day after our interview, so I am anxiously awaiting The Sun and The Star in my mailbox (and avoiding all spoilers) New York Times #1 best-selling author, Rick Riordan’s collaboration with award winning young adult author, Mark Oshiro delivers an action-packed story for young Percy Jackson fans entitled THE SUN AND THE STAR: A Nico di Angelo Adventure. It is a new stand-alone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters in the Percy Jackson universe.

NYT Best Selling Author STEVEN RAICHLEN talks the meat of his book! The Barbecue! Bible  More than 500 Great Grilling Recipes from Around the World. It is a celebration of sizzle and smoke and unlocks the secrets of live-fire cooking with the tastiest recipes for sauces and insider techniques and tips. How to grill the perfect T-bone, Succulent chicken from around the world: Africa, Jamaica, Senegal, Brazil, India, Thailand, Uruguay. A perfect meeting of fire and ice: Fire-Roasted Banana Splits. This one guy, this one book – launched a worldwide movement that changed the way we cook and eat today.

During Memorial Day Weekend - Disney’s LIVE action remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID premieres in theaters! It stars Halle Bailey - the first and so far ONLY black Ariel.  Leading up to this momentous big screen affair is national dialogue about – yes – mermaids! And one of the go-to voices about these aquatic creatures is New York Times Bestselling Author, TRACEY BAPTISTE, who wrote an influential op-ed for the Times entitled: “Mermaids Have Always Been Black.” This op-ed was the turning of the tide that led Tracey to also write a new book called: MERMAID & PIRATE. It’s about a Black mermaid and a Black pirate - characters who have long existed in African and Caribbean fairytales and lore - but who have been noticeably absent in American popular culture – until NOW!

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF WONDER WITH 4 SPECIAL EDITIONS HONORING DISNEY’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY with Senior Editor of Disney Edition Jennifer Eastwood. For those looking to be inspired by Disney’s beloved tradition of storytelling, readers and collectors can look to a variety of celebratory titles from Disney Publishing, including:

1. Walt Disney: An American Original, Commemorative Edition
2. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book
3. Art of Coloring: Disney 100 Years of Wonder 
4. The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder

Complete with a collection of rare photographs and special essays by Walt’s eldest grandson Christopher Miller, historians Jeff Kurtti, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and Rebecca Cline, director of the Walt Disney Archives, WALT DISNEY:AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL, COMMEMORATIVE EDITION, is a 4 book inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney. After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer, Bob Thomas produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney: the cartoonist from Kansas City who went bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment powerhouse that has enchanted generations.

A Powerful Exploration of Asian American Identity YOU ARE HERE: Connecting Flights Twelve award-winning and bestselling East and Southeast Asian American authors explore themes of identity and belonging in You Are Here: Connecting Flights, edited by Ellen Oh. With interwoven stories all taking place in a teeming Chicago airport, the book details the entwined experiences of young people whose family roots may extend to East and Southeast Asia, but who are themselves distinctly American. Authors include: Linda Sue Park, Erin Entrada Kelly, Randy Ribay, Grace Lin, Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Mike Jung, Minh Le, Ellen Oh, Christina Soontornvat, and Susan Tan.

An up-close look at how change shapes our lives and our connections to one another. Author Jade Adia explores all of that and more in her debut novel THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD. The gang is fake, but the fear is real.  Born and raised in South LA, Jade Adia writes stories about gentrification, Black teen joy, and the sh*tshow that is capitalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, and a certificate in Human Rights. She recently survived law school, graduating with a specialization in Critical Race Studies.

National Geographic's ALWAYS IRELAND: An Insider's Tour Of The Emerald Isle features must-do experiences, scenic destinations, and expert advice on where to stay, what to eat, and what to do. Sidebar sections such as “In the Know,” “Irish History,” “Irish Voices,” and “Taste of Ireland” highlight insider tips, history, the country’s notable luminaries, and recipes and cocktails. Jack Kavanagh rounds up the great pubs, Irish drives, gardens, and more, in this one-of-a-kind guide that will allow you to experience Ireland as the locals.

The Science of Hate: How Prejudice Becomes Hate and What We Can Do To Stop It  is a groundbreaking and surprising examination of the elusive ‘tipping point’ between prejudice and hate.  MATTHEW WILLIAMS is a Professor of Criminology and is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in hate crime and hate speech.

Trust. Loyalty. Friendship. Once the building blocks of good business relationships, their absence today makes it increasingly difficult to know whom to trust. It’s so pervasive in our culture, it shows up not only in our headlines but in our entertainment—American Greed, Knives Out, The Wolf of Wall Street, Succession, Empire, Arrested Development, and many more. Understand our culture's obsession in ETHICS AND HIDDEN GREED:  Your Defense Against Unethical Strategies and Violations of Trust by Rob Docters and Hans Gieskes  Unethical strategies have increased in sophistication and so grown harder to detect in recent years. With basic tools such as category recognition, you have a better chance to prevail against greedy initiatives. The book leverages the writings of the 17th Century ethics master Prof. Henry More, of Cambridge University. His Utilitarianism speaks with unrivalled clarity to today's issues. This book may change your view of what is greedy and how greed impacts you. Similarly this book will surprise you as to what constitutes ethical behaviour.